As the response to the request made by the International coordinator of the value added fish processing programme Ehime-Sri Lanka, two-day industrial visits with series of discussions and experience sharing forumswere organised by SLAFAR betweenselected Sri Lankan aquaculture entrepreneurs and Japanese expert team* on 29thand 30th of June 2015. The objective of this programme was to exchange knowledge, experience, and novel technology while exploring potential trends for future collaborative research and investments.The Japanese team visited shrimp farms, tilapia farms, oyster farms, freshwater prawn hatcheries and culture ponds which operate under different conditions along the north-western coastal belt.

Both parties were benefited with the novel exposure and technology transfer activities. Dr. TBWanninayakeand Dr. Dileepa de Croos involved in conducting these programmes. Dr. Dileepa de Croos organised this whole programme on behalf of SLAFAR.

Sri Lanka Association for Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (SLAFAR) is a non-profit oriented voluntary organization formed by scientists, academics, technologists, developers, and entrepreneurs to address issues related to the utilization, management, and governance of fisheries and aquatic resources and associated ecosystems in Sri Lanka.